According to the National Weather Service, we're facing "dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107."
There's also an Excessive Heat Watch for tomorrow.
The above graphic — via Loisaida Community Fridge — shows three cooling centers in the neighborhood. This map has more locations in the city.
Meanwhile, the city is asking people to conserve energy, etc. ...
Turn off any appliances that you don't need on right now, turn off lights, and avoid things like running the laundry if you can.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) August 12, 2021
Turning off the lights in Times Square and pressuring big companies to turn the power down might have more impact than telling working people they shouldn't do their laundry.
ReplyDeleteCame here to reiterate what Glenn said. There's so much waste beyond the household electricity user. Turn off Times Square.
ReplyDeleteThey close at the same time my building starts getting the hottest.
ReplyDeleteHow about generating more power?
ReplyDelete"We’re facing extreme heat in New York City today. Help us and help each other.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and conserve electricity if you can. Let’s get through these next few days together. Here's what you can do"
Unless you have an empty 7000 square foot apartment somewhere in a glass tower on 57th St, then keep the cool on to protect you world class orchid collection